Gilmour Academy school officials reported Aug. 30 that a threat of violence had been made in a group chat by a middle school student.
Students sheltered in place as officers investigated at the school and discovered who had sent the text message. That girl was removed from the school and an investigation in pending.A man requested a welfare check on his mother Aug. 26 because he had been unable to reach her by phone. Officers confirmed the woman was OK. The battery on her cell phone had lost power and she was unable to charge it due to a power outage.A resident reported at 6 a.m. Aug. 29 that there was a tow truck at the entrance of his driveway and the driver told him he was looking for a vehicle to repossess.Two brothers argued over family matters at a home Aug. 29 but neither said there was any violence.One son left for the night to return to his Chagrin Falls home.A bank employee said Sept.
Officers learned the woman was a former resident, now residing in Willowick. Police from that city checked on her and confirmed she was OK.A construction sign was found to have been struck by a vehicle Sept. 1.Get police blotters by email every weekday for free with our new Police Blotter newsletter. Sign up at